CEFR A2

missing

adjective

Meaning

Not present or found when expected or needed.

Examples

The train was missing one of its wheels.
A report stated that three passengers were missing from the flight.

Synonyms: lost, absent, lacking, vanished

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missing (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

Definition

Not present or found when expected or needed.

Examples

The train was missing one of its wheels.
A report stated that three passengers were missing from the flight.
He realized his wallet was missing after paying the bill.

How to Use missing

missing out on (phrasal verb): To fail to get or take part in something good. — "Don't stay home; you're missing out on the fun."
missing someone/something (prepositional phrase): To feel sad because someone or something is not with you. — "I am missing my friends from home."

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